A theorist, organist, and conductor, Jeff Ostrowski holds his B.M. in Music Theory from the University of Kansas (2004), and did graduate work in Musicology. He serves as choirmaster for the new FSSP parish in Los Angeles, where he resides with his wife and children.

“It would be a grave error to imagine that the principle orientation of the sacrificial action is towards the community. If the priest celebrates «VERSUS POPULUM», which is legitimate and often advisable, his spiritual attitude ought always to be «VERSUS DEUM PER JESUM CHRISTUM», as representative of the entire Church.”
— Official Vatican Statement (25 September 2000)

You can find all the music for Sunday (15 February 2015) by clicking HERE.

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We are not allowed to have practice on Ash Wednesday (18 February). We have moved it to Thursday (19 February), and the location will be Jeff Ostrowski’s home at 7:00pm.

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For Sunday, if you are an Engagé member who still doesn’t know the Sanctus and Agnus, please learn it by Sunday. That needs to be your priority. Please do this! Thank you!

For Sunday, if you’re a Donné member, remember that you need to learn Palestrina’s “O Crux Ave” by Sunday (go here).

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We had a great rehearsal last night. You are all fantastic people and I love working with you! The Mass propers website we spoke of (for future reference) is here. The Mass ordinary website we mentioned (for future reference) is here.

I prefer to practice, not talk. But last night I shared some really important information with you. One thing we’re learning about is team effort. We’re learning that a few people can harm the group. It’s a tough lesson, but in the end, it will help us—trust me! (I can explain why another time.)

There’s so much more awesome music I cannot wait to explore with you! Singing the great & splendid Roman Catholic music is the BEST way to experience the Liturgy, oh yes!

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When you visit that Sunday link and try to practice the Offertory Hymn, you’ll click on the audio. At first, you won’t hear singing. That’s because it starts off with an audio improvisation. By the way, only two verses are given to you—but that will be sufficient to teach you the melody. It’s a lovely recording, isn’t it? The secret phrase depends on whether you’re Donné or Engagé. The secret phrase for Engagé members is “Whether I’m a man or woman makes no difference. I still MUST learn the Sanctus & Agnus for Sunday.” The hidden phrase for Donné members is, “I realize I must know O CRUXAVE by Sunday at 5:45pm, and we will also practice the IN FIGURIS—because it wasn’t so hot last time.”

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Once you’ve learned all the music for Sunday, you can practice these two:

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